Auger Control

Recoil Starter

 

 

 

Gasoline Cap

 

 

 

Chute Control Handle

 

 

 

Chute

Ignition Key

Oil Fill

 

Assembly

 

 

Primer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gasoline

 

 

 

Cap

Oil Fill

Throttle

 

Electric

 

Control

 

Starter

 

 

 

Button

Shave Plate

Choke

 

 

Control

 

 

 

 

Electric

 

 

 

 

Oil Drain

Recoil

Starter

Auger

Outlet

 

 

 

Starter

 

Figure 4-1

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Know

Your Snow

Thrower

WARNING

Be familiar with all the controls on the snow thrower and their proper operation. Know how

Choke Lever

Activating choke control closes the choke plate on carburetor and aids in starting engine. Refer to the engine manual packed with unit for more detailed instructions.

Primer

Depressing primer forces fuel directly into engine’s carburetor to aid in cold-weather starting. Refer to engine manual packed with unit for more detailed instructions.

Ignition Key

The ignition key must be inserted and snapped in place in order for the engine to start. Remove the ignition key to prevent unauthorized use of equipment. Do NOT attempt to turn the key.

Recoil Starter

The starter handle is used to manually start the engine.

Electric Starter (If Equipped)

Used to start engine with a 120V power source.

NOTE: On certain models the electric starter is located on the right side of the shroud.

Plug for Electric Start

Requires use of a three-prong outdoor extension cord and a 120V power source.

Auger

When engaged, the augers rotation draws snow into the auger housing and throws it out the discharge chute. Rubber paddles on the augers also aid in propelling the unit as they come in contact with the pavement.

Auger Control Handle

Located on the upper handle, the auger control handle is used to engage and disengage drive to the auger. Squeeze the control handle against the upper handle to engage auger; release it to disengage.

Discharge Chute / Chute Handle

Refer to Set-Up.

Shave Plate

The shave plate maintains contact with pavement as the snow thrower is propelled, allowing snow close to pavement’s surface to be discharged.

to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.

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